France

The quality of French sport is a product of their youth academy system based around training centres in the regions. Now you can enjoy these quality venues for training and matches as well as seeing the wonderful sights of Paris.

Accommodation

Features

• the famous sights of Paris including the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Arch de Triomphe
• the chance to stay at superb training venues with on site facilities
• great opportunity to combine Paris with a second destination on the French Riviera, or over the Channel to England.

Sports

Soccer
Their exceptional youth development has served as a model for other countries to emulate and the French have an abundance of quality facilities. You are assured of competitive friendly matches with French host clubs during your stay.

Hockey
There are excellent field hockey facilities in Lille, Le Touquet and Paris. Although this is a minority sport in France, ability levels are surprisingly strong and French teams provide excellent matches for teams. Summer camps are another interesting option.

Rugby
Working with a number of the professional clubs in France gives us the chance to offer you high level matches, quality coaching and competitive matches. Enjoy the flair of French Rugby both in Paris and the South-west of the country.

Other sports
Basketball, tennis and swimming camps are all possible here. Please ask for further details if you are interested.

Sample Itinery

• Day 1 Overnight flight to France.

• Day 2 Arrive into Paris CDG international airport. Meet with STI representative for train journey south through France to the wonderful French Riviera. Arrive in resort along the famous Cote d’Azur to check into your accommodation.

• Day 3 Breakfast. Morning field time for your own training. Afternoon excursion to Cannes, home of the famous film festival for sightseeing and shopping. Evening friendly match(es) and after match hospitality.

• Day 4 Breakfast. Excursion to Monte Carlo (Principality of Monaco). See the famous harbour, grand prix circuit, the casinos and the Palace.

• Day 5 Breakfast. Journey back north on the train to Paris. Check into accommodations in the heart of the city.

• Day 6 Breakfast. Sightseeing in Paris with a chance to see all the famous sights including the Eiffel Tower, Arch de Triomphe and the Louvre. You can shop along the Champs Elysees and enjoy a river boat cruise along the Seine. Evening friendly match against a club in the Paris region.

• Day 7 Breakfast. Morning visit to the Stade de France (where the 1998 World Cup Final was played) for a guided tour. Afternoon free time for shopping in Paris. Evening friendly match. Dinner and farewell.

• Day 8 Breakfast. Return transfer to Paris CDG airport and depart for flight home.

Other Information

Excursion Possibilities
All the wonderful sights of Paris are a must of course, but you could also include a day at Disneyland if you wish. From the French Riviera it is also possible to visit Monte Carlo and cross the border into Italy whilst from the south-west, you can also reach Barcelona for an excursion.

Prices
Please contact our office for prices and a tour proposal.

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